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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,049.66, 35,944.47 and 15,437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,049.66, 35,944.47 and 15,437.58 is: 21,301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,049.66 : 35,944.47 = 15,437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,049.66/35,944.47 = 15,437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,049.66x = 35,944.47 × 15,437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,049.66x = 554,895,631.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,895,631.18/26,049.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,301.45

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